Composer in France to watch live UM-Flint performance of his works via web

FLINT, MI -- A French composer in his home country will witness a live performance of his work from the
University of Michigan-Flint campus.

A web connection will bridge the gap between the two countries, according to UM-Flint.

The University of Michigan-Flint.

UM-Flint music faculty members will join faculty from the Flint Institute of Music for the performance of the music of French composer Professor Christian Manen.

UM-Flint music student Benjamin Moore will perform with them.

The recital is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday in room 164 of French Hall.

According to the university, "Manen is no stranger to Flint. An exchange opportunity between the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Flint School of Performing Arts Director Davin Pierson Torre, and the Asnieres Cadet Orchestra first brought Professor Manen to Flint. Torre also arranged for Manen to spend time with UM-Flint students, eventually resulting in the Department of Music commissioning a work by Manen for winds and percussion."